CVE-2026-41371 Details
Description
OpenClaw before 2026.3.28 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability in chat.send that allows write-scoped gateway callers to trigger admin-only session reset operations. Attackers can rotate target sessions, archive prior transcript state, and force new session IDs without requiring admin scope by exploiting improper authorization checks in the chat.send path.
A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.3.28. The issue resides in the chat.send command, where write-scoped gateway callers can improperly access admin-only session reset operations. This vulnerability allows attackers to rotate sessions, archive previous transcript states, and generate new session IDs without administrative privileges, by exploiting inadequate authorization checks in the chat.send pathway.
Users can upgrade to OpenClaw version 2026.3.28 or later to address this vulnerability.
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Apr 28, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/openclaw/openclaw/security/advisories/GHSA-5r8f-96gm-5j6g | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/openclaw-privilege-escalation-via-chat-send-reset-command | [email protected] | Third Party Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| openclaw openclaw | < 2026.3.28 |
CPE
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Apr 28, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |